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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
1
A local advertiser invites customers to try a trial order of its specialty descriptions service. The notice emphasizes breadth of options and quick delivery to showcase product quality. Potential clients are encouraged to request a sample catalog and pricing details.
Directory entry listing District Council offices in Victoria Blaney area with calendar notes for meetings on the second Saturday, and names of auditors Jas Spicer and Hugh McDonald. Includes references to local officials Constable Bally AG and Justice Wm Wilson Spicer, plus Vigilance Committee meetings and subscriber room hours.
Sporting notes list officers for Laura Jockey Club Laura Football Promoters Laura Cricket Club Laura Tennis Club and Excelsior Ladies Hockey Club with presidents secretaries and annual meetings Easter Monday and first Wednesday in October mentioned for Laura Jockey Club others listed with respective leaders and secretaries.
Agricultural societies and floricultural society held a spring show at the show grounds near the railway station. The event took place last Wednesday in September with officials J.P. Howe and Laura Branch among the organizers and C Felstead noted as secretary. It featured a range of agricultural and floral displays and attracted local exhibitors.
Lodge listings show Masonic Lodge No 2 SAC meets on or before each full moon with W H Campbell as secretary. Oddfellows MA meets alternate Tuesdays at Laura Town Hall with Campbell secretary. ECA Rites 5 AD meet alternating Tuesdays at Laura Town Hall with Campbell secretary. Foresters meet first Monday of each month at Laura Town Hall with L Bundey secretary. Also listed are contact names for Laura Telephone Exchange and other local groups.
Weather and rainfall statistics appear with historical data for Courmep Sr FO Kworer Laura and postal timings for Adelaide and Southern Offices. It includes postage rates, office hours, savings bank times, and money orders. Rainfall figures for 1878 to 1915 are listed with yearly averages and notable extremes such as hottest and coldest days.
The Murray Pioneer notes pamphlets printed by The Laura Standard General Print Office listing items for sale and prices. It advertises pamphlets including topics on tax costs and derminato?n with prices given as one penny per pamphlet.
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